THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER #10

Ghost Rider #10 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira and a cover by Arthur Suydam.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:'

"A dead super villain possessed by the Prince of Lies. A survivalist cop with an arsenal of weaponry. And now, an army of flesh-eating zombies poised to destroy everything in their path. There are times that being the Spirit of Vengeance is a real pain in the bike seat. But it turns out that Ghost Rider has one advantage that no one else can claim in the town of Sleepy Hollow, IL: he doesnıt have any flesh to get chewed off. "

Ghost Rider #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: LONERS #1

Loners #1 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski, with art by Karl Moline and a cover by Jason Pearson.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"From the pages of Runaways! Once they were the teen heroes known as Darkhawk, Turbo, Ricochet, Green Goblin and Lightspeed. Now theyıre five young adults trying to stay out of spandex. But is walking away from the buzz of danger and intrigue easier said than done? And is a self-help group enough to keep these former crime-fighters out of action? How do you kick an addiction to masks and tights?"

Loners #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: LEGION OF MONSTERS: MAN-THING #1

Legion of Monsters: Man-Thing #1 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Charlie Huston and Ted McKeever, with art by Klaus Janson and McKeever and a cover by Greg Land.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Legion of Monsters series continues, as Charlie Huston navigates Man-Thing into a creepy tale of the worst kind of dinner invitation Plus Ted McKeever brings his expressionistic storytelling to Simon Garth -- the original Marvel Zombie! These are stories that have been begging to be told -- set right in the dark, horrific corners of the Marvel Universe!"

Legion of Monsters: Man-Thing #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #17

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #17 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sean McKeever, with art by David Hahn and a cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"There's a new student at Midtown High who has everyone freaked out. Rumor has it she's been kicked out of half a dozen other schools, and for half a million different reasons. The only thing anyone knows for sure? Felicia Hardy is not to be crossed!"

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW UNIVERSAL #5

Newuniversal #5 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Mystery.' The White Event. The cosmic phenomenon from which a handful of humans emerged with super human power. The incident that prompted Project Spitfire to initiate its primary mission. Three live super humans on Earth, and the statistical probability that they will meet becomes intolerable. Spitfire knows such a meeting will yield disastrous results. And theyıre willing to do anything to keep that from happening."

Newuniversal #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #37

New X-Men #37 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art by Niko Henrichon and Paco Medina and a cover by Hernichon.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'The Quest for Magik -- Prelude.' Henrichon joins Medina for a special prelude to the New X-Men adventure of the year. Itıs story time for the New X-Men, and Blindfold is spinning them a tale that will plunge the students of the Xavier Institute into a hell (or is that Limbo?) they cannot imagine. And what does this have to do with House of M and Illyana Rasputin? Everything!"

New X-Men #37 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NOVA #1

Nova #1 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Sean Chen and a cover by Adi Granov.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"In the wake of the chaotic Annihilation Wave, a desperate galaxy cries out for law and order. In the past, an army of peacekeeping Centurions delivered stability. But the Nova Corps are dead and gone -- now there is only Richard Rider, the man called Nova. But can a lone human police an entire universe? He has near limitless power--­ now he must do all he can to bring punishment to the wicked, help to the oppressed, and justice for all!"

Nova #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #6

Punisher War Journal #6 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Goin' Out West,' part 1. With the echoes of last issueıs tragic ending still rattling in his head, Frank Castle finds himself tied to a fencepost with barbed wire, watching what may be his last sunrise. Somewhere along the U.S./Mexico border a super-militia bent on igniting a race war has been killing scores of innocent people. By the time the last shot is fired and the last body falls, youıll have met the modern incarnation of the Hatemonger and seen an all-new look for the Punisher."

Punisher War Journal #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #17

She-Hulk #17 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art by Rick Burchett and a cover by Greg Horn.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Planet Without a Hulk,' part 3 of 4. The Emerald Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is in for the shock of her life! And weıre not talking about She Hulk's super-charged battle with Zzzax! No, this is what happens after -- when she finally realizes who blasted her cousin into space! Get ready for havoc on the Helicarrier when Jen finally learns...
'They shoot Hulks, don't they?'"

She-Hulk #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #7

Amazing Spider-Girl #7 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Ron Frenz.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Obsession!' A new chapter opens as Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughter's recent decision and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance, determined to get revenge on the Hobgoblin for crippling her twin sister."

Amazing Spider-Girl #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #485

Uncanny X-Men #485 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Billy Tan.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'The Rise and Fall of the Shi'Ar Empire,' part 11 of 12. War rages across the entire Shi'Ar Empire! Emperor D'Ken is back and his new right hand man, Vulcan, plans on doing some truly terrible things to Charles Xavier! But the X-Men and Starjammers are en route to save him. This could turn into a suicide mission quicker than you can say M'Kraan!"

Uncanny X-Men #485 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #13

Wolverine: Origins #13 will arrive in stores on April 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Steve Dillon.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Wolverine and his son are poised for a battle that will rattle teeth and crack bones. Logan has armed himself with the Carbonadium Synthesizer -- the one weapon that can defeat his sonıs healing factor. But junior's no dummy either -- he's plotted an ingenious trap to ensnare the father he's never known and return him to Weapon X's control. But what neither of them is expecting is a resurrected threat from Loganıs painful past: Cyber! "